Risk Analyst
Optiver is a global technology- and research-driven proprietary trading firm and market maker providing liquidity across financial markets, including through an active 24/7 Digital Assets desk.
About Optiver
Founded in Amsterdam in 1986, Optiver uses its own capital, quantitative research and proprietary technology to continuously quote, price and trade financial instruments across global markets. Its activities include listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds, foreign currencies and digital assets; its Digital Assets desk operates crypto options market-making strategies across major venues with follow-the-sun coverage.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will analyze complex trading positions and portfolios, perform stress testing and scenario analysis, and develop risk methodologies. You will partner with traders, researchers, and engineers, communicate risk insights, investigate incidents and limit breaches, and improve risk analytics, processes, and tools.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of relevant experience
- Quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills
- Python
- Financial markets knowledge
- Trading knowledge
- Risk management knowledge
- Ability to analyze complex datasets
- Authorization to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Analyze the risk of trading positions and portfolios
- Perform and interpret stress tests and scenario analyses
- Develop and enhance risk analytics, tools, and systems
- Develop and challenge risk methodologies, metrics, and limits
- Communicate risk insights to traders and senior stakeholders
- Assess market developments and their effects on positions
- Investigate risk incidents and limit breaches
- Improve the trading risk framework
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus
- 401(k) match up to 50%
- Health, mental health, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
- 25 paid vacation days and market holidays
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Social events, clubs, and sports leagues